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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
POWER XPLORER / POWER GUIDE / POWER VISA
A quick reference guide for the PowerXplorer/ Power
Guide/ Power Visa product family. It is recommended
that the user still be familiar with the complete User's
Guides for the respective products, as it contains more
detailed information about all of the functions, as well as
the specifications and accessories.
Quick Reference Guide for PowerXplorer / Power Guide / Power Visa
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  • Page 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE POWER XPLORER / POWER GUIDE / POWER VISA A quick reference guide for the PowerXplorer/ Power Guide/ Power Visa product family. It is recommended that the user still be familiar with the complete User’s Guides for the respective products, as it contains more detailed information about all of the functions, as well as the specifications and accessories.
  • Page 2 No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission from the publisher, Dranetz-BMI, Edison, NJ 08818-4019. Printed in the United States of America.
  • Page 3 ADVERTENCIA Una conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar. Observe todas las instrucciones de instalación y operación durante el uso de este instrumento. La conexión de este instrumento a un sistema eléctrico se debe realizar en conformidad con el Código Eléctrico Nacional (ANSI/NFPA 70-2005) de los E.E.U.U., además de cualquier otra norma de seguridad correspondiente a su establecimiento.
  • Page 4 Safety Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Definitions WARNING statements inform the user that certain conditions or practices could result in loss of life or physical harm. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could harm the instrument, its data, other equipment or property. NOTE statements call attention to specific information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Symbols...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................6 MAKING CONNECTIONS..................8 Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables ............9 3 Phase, Four Wire Wye ................10 3 Phase (Floating or Grounded) Delta ............11 Split Phase and Open Delta................ 12 USER INTERFACE .................... 13 OTHER INSTRUMENT SETUP..............14 REAL TIME METER MODES .................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The firmware integrates an intuitive instrument setup procedure to ensure the capture of all relevant data for additional post process analysis, report writing, and data archiving using other compatible Dranetz-BMI software applications such as NodeLink and DranView ®...
  • Page 7 If the battery pack is in need of replacement, de-energize the connections and power to the unit before opening the battery door and replacing the pack only with the Dranetz-BMI battery pack PN# BP- PX5. A spare battery pack may be useful to have.

  • Page 8: Making Connections

    requirements of the instrument can not be satisfied by many off-the-shelf memory cards. Do not remove the memory card while monitoring. Only one slot is active at a time. There are three status LEDs and the ON/OFF switch (push for on, push for off) are located on the bottom of the instrument.

  • Page 9: Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables

    Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Measurement cable set Description: Voltage measurement cables are provided as standard accessories and are stored in a cable pouch as part of the measurement cable set, P/N 116042-G3. Each cable set consists of a cable and alligator clip. Voltage Rating: Direct connection of all voltage measurement cables are rated at 600 Vrms max.

  • Page 10: Phase, Four Wire Wye

    3 Phase, Four Wire Wye Channels A, B, and C are connected to voltage and current probes. The neutral is connected to common and is the reference for the three channels. The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage.

  • Page 11: Phase (Floating Or Grounded) Delta

    3 Phase (Floating or Grounded) Delta In this power connection, the PX5 uses voltage channels A, B, and C as differential inputs with channel A using source voltage A-B, channel B using B-C, and channel C using C-A as the reference. Current probes are connected to channels A, B, and C. Neutral to ground measurements are important but optional.

  • Page 12: Split Phase And Open Delta

    Split Phase and Open Delta For either of these two power connections, the PX5 uses only two voltage channels A and B as differential inputs with channel A using source voltage A-N or A-C and, channel B using B-N or B-C. Current probes are connected to channels A and B. Neutral to ground measurements are important for split phase but optional.

  • Page 13: User Interface

    USER INTERFACE The instrument powers up with the Home Page screen, shown above. The top portion of the screen is for status information, including: monitoring status (on, off, or armed); what type of circuit is being monitored; the memory card status (not inserted or percentage full); the data file name;...

  • Page 14: Other Instrument Setup

    OTHER INSTRUMENT SETUP Functions, such as the time/date, which language, communication port setups, and LCD settings can be changed from the Instrument Settings menu, as well are formatting a memory card. This screen is activated from the PREFERENCES icon on the Home page. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REAL TIME METER MODES Scope mode...

  • Page 15: Meter Mode

    Meter mode Meter mode functions as a true rms voltmeter and a true rms clamp-on ammeter. Voltage and current measurements, along with other calculated and advanced power parameters, are displayed on the Meter mode screens in both textual and graphical format.

  • Page 16: Phasor Diagram

    Phasor diagram The phasor screen displays a graph that indicates phase relations between voltage and current based upon the angles at the fundamental frequency, as determined by Fourier analysis. Phasor diagram displays voltage and current phasors for all channels. Functioning as a phase angle meter, the unit can display system imbalance conditions and provides such information in textual form also.

  • Page 17: Events

    Events An event occurs when a programmed threshold limit is crossed. An event consists of the pre-trigger cycle(s), trigger cycle(s), and post-trigger cycles(s) The event data for all of the captured channels can be displayed in time plots of the rms values or waveforms, event details such as trigger conditions, characterization of the event according to PQ standards, and min/max values, or the time-stamped event list.
  • Page 18 Detailed information of transient event capture List of events with characteristics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quick Reference Guide for PowerXplorer / Power Guide / Power Visa pg 18...

  • Page 19: Reports

    REPORTS There are two types of reports – EN50160 for Quality of Supply reporting, and the Annunciator panel, which the user can select to display the present state of 4-16 parameters EN50160 If a parameter is below the 95% limit for EN50160, then the bar graph will turn red. Some of the parameters have more detailed information about them, which can be displayed by pressing on the parameter name.

  • Page 20: Annunciator

    ANNUNCIATOR If the parameter is outside of the normal), it will either turn yellow limits (low or high) or flashing red (very high or very low) until the user clears the annunciator to reset them all to green. Pressing the parameter button itself will show time plots and other detailed information about the parameter.

  • Page 21: Automatic Setup

    AUTOMATIC SETUP Automatic Setup is a one-stop process using pre-defined values to set the unit automatically. Users have the option to view the summary list of parameter settings, change probe types if current will be monitored, and/or proceed directly with data monitoring.

  • Page 22: Wizard Setup

    WIZARD SETUP Wizard Setup guides the user through the circuit setup step-by-step, via a series of screens prompting for information about the circuit to be monitored. The unit automatically turns on the correct channels, sets the parameter thresholds and waveform capture settings depending on the detected circuit type, nominal voltage and current values, and monitoring mode specified by the user.
  • Page 23 Includes automatic detection and comparison of wiring versus selected configuration Quick Reference Guide for PowerXplorer / Power Guide / Power Visa pg 23...
  • Page 24 MONITORING MODES Monitoring modes PX5 allows users to monitor events in the following setup categories: Standard Power Quality, Current Inrush, Fault Recorder, Long-term Timed Recording, Continuous Data Logging, and EN50160 Power Quality mode. Selecting any setup category automatically sets trigger and capture conditions. Advanced users re free to mix and match settings (see Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Options).
  • Page 25 PX5 is also designed to be left unattended in the field, recording statistically representative data for long-term analysis. Using the Dranetz-BMI lockable portable case option or other available enclosures, power quality studies can be carried out in harsh weather environments.
  • Page 26 The wizard uses interactive graphical images to show the user what the present values are and the effect of the proposed changes, as illustrated below. Quick Reference Guide for PowerXplorer / Power Guide / Power Visa pg 26...
  • Page 27 The cross trigger matrix determines which channels are saved when a given channel determines that an event has occurred. SITE NAME and MEMORY CARD SETUP The last step in the setup is to select the name for the data file, as well as perform any housekeeping functions on the memory card, such as format a new card or delete old data by reformatting.

  • Page 28: Example Of Power Quality Setup Using The Wizard

    Example of Power Quality setup using the Wizard Current Probe Select the current probes you are going to use from the list. If you are using LEMFlex make sure the probe and list match exactly. Full scale current should not exceed probe rating and nominal current should not be less than 10% of full scale.

  • Page 29: Statements And Notices

    Statements and Notices Statement of warranty All products of Dranetz-BMI are warranted to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery. Dranetz- BMI will repair or replace, at its option, all defective equipment that is returned, freight prepaid, during the warranty period.

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Power guide seriesPower visa seriesPowerxplorer px5Power guide 4400

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